Puebla signs Óscar Villa as their sixth reinforcement

Puebla is gearing up for the Apertura 2026 tournament and this weekend announced their sixth reinforcement ahead of a new era led by coach Gerardo Espinoza. The team confirmed the signing of left-back Óscar Villa, a 25-year-old player who joins from Leones Negros de la Universidad de Guadalajara.

What does this signing mean for Puebla?

With this move, the Puebla management continues to strengthen different areas of the field in an effort to improve the performance shown in recent tournaments and build a more competitive squad for the next Liga MX campaign.

What is Óscar Villa's profile?

Óscar Villa is known for being a defender with offensive projection, ability to cover the entire left flank, and experience in Mexican football. His arrival represents an important option to strengthen a position that the technical staff considered a priority during pre-season planning.

What other signings has Puebla made?

The new left-back joins a list of signings that already includes six confirmed names. Among them is midfielder Omar Moreno, a young player from Mazatlán FC, who is considered one of the future bets for the Puebla team.

The Puebla management is still actively searching for more signings before the start of the tournament. Currently, Puebla is in 17th place in the Liga MX with 13 points, having won 3 games, drawn 4, and lost 10. Their last match was a 1-2 loss to Club Queretaro on April 25, 2026.

Current situation

As of July 1, 2026, Puebla's league standing is: